CMM Programmer - Machine Shop

Hamilton Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton Company in Reno, NV seeks a skilled CMM Programmer to join the machine shop. You will create CMM programs for three on-site machines using Polyworks and coordinate with engineers on inspection requirements and fixture design.

The role requires 3–5 years in machining/inspection, GD&T proficiency, and strong CAM/CAD/CMM software experience (Creo, Esprit, Fusion 360, Polyworks). This full-time, on-site position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of machining/inspection experience.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with CAM, CAD, and CMM software.

Responsibilities

• Create programs to ensure safe clearance movements around work pieces and machine components.
• Operate machine controls in a safe, consistent manner.
• Complete daily documentation for production orders and inspections.
• Interface with supervisor for troubleshooting, edits and optimization.
• Develop and design CMM part fixtures.
• Standardize and improve CMM processes and programs.
• Develop inspection processes in 3 and 5 axes using Polyworks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Adaptability

GD&T

Education

High School diploma

CNC/CMM programming certificate

Tools

Creo

Esprit

Fusion 360

Modus by Renishaw

Polyworks

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Company is looking for a CMM Programmer to join the machine shop team. They will perform a variety of tasks associated with inspecting machined parts and programming our CMM work centers for new and existing products. They will use our software program, Polyworks, to program our three on-site CMMs. (Renishaw, Brown and Sharpe, and Wenzel CMMs)

Employee responsibilities and duties:

• Accountable for regular and consistent attendance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Adequate and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Daily communication and documentation using Microsoft Office products.
• Maintain area and equipment cleanliness/organization.
• Report problems to Supervisor.

CMM Programmer responsibilities and duties:

• Create programs to ensure safe clearance movements around work pieces and machine components
• Operate machine controls in a safe consistent manner.
• Complete daily documentation regarding production orders, program completions, inspection requirements and set up instructions.
• Interface with supervisor and/or area lead regarding troubleshooting support, edits and optimization.
• Choose proper fixturing, program type, and probes required for various inspection types and geometry constraints.
• Demonstrate understanding of when to utilize high efficiency practices and advanced measuring techniques
• Perform initial machine set ups and program prove outs.
• Understand inspection intent.
• Create programs for parts with geometry or tolerances that exceed the capabilities of manual inspection equipment.
• Create work instructions for program set ups and machine use.
• Standardize and improve existing CMM processes.
• Develop new inspection processes/programs in 3 and 5 axis using Polyworks software.
• Develop and/or design of CMM part fixtures.
• Understand and communicate design intent with engineers.
• Create work instructions for programs/CMM use.

Qualifications

• A team player who collaborates.
• Must possess competent verbal and written communication skills as required to interface with other departments and company personnel in a service function.
• Must demonstrate proficient computer literacy.
• Must be adaptable to changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Must demonstrate excellent troubleshooting techniques and critical thinking skills.
• Competent in maintaining databases or archives of programs, operation sheets, tooling and work instructions.
• Able to understand and translate G&M machine code
• Familiar with individual CMM machine safety features/dangers as they relate to production and operator usage.
• Able to read drawings and specifications with a proficient understanding of GD&T.
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing practices for various materials.
• Proficient with CAM, CAD, and CMM software.
• Able to choose proper tooling and operation sequences dependent on required tolerances.
• Knowledgeable of how various materials and conditions affect metrology.
• Demonstrate competence in efficient CMM programming techniques
• Knowledgeable of various CMM probe and stylus types.
• Familiar with ISO and LEAN manufacturing practices.

CAM/CAD/CMM Software Used:

• Creo
• Esprit
• Fusion 360
• Modus by Renishaw
• Polyworks

Common Equipment Used:

• Basic hand tools
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Dial Indicators
• Drop Indicators
• Gage Pins and Blocks
• Ring and Plug gages
• Height Gages
• Romer Arm
• Faro Arm
• Fowler Trimos Height gages
• Mitutoyo Toolmaker Microscopes
• S-T Industries Optical Comparators

Machines (CNC machines listed as well for context):

• Citizen A32, L12, L220, L32, M32
• DMG Mori NTX-1000, NHX-5000, NZX-2000
• Haas CL-1, GM2, TL-15, VF-2SSYT, VF-4SS,
• Matsuura MAM72-35V, MAM72-52V
• Renishaw 3 axis Equators
• Renishaw Agility With Revo-2 Head (5-axis)
• Wenzel XO with Revo-2 Head (5-axis)
• Brown and Sharpe with PH10 Head (3-axis)

Education/Experience

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience with various types of machining and manufacturing and inspection/metrology
• Technical certificate or program completion in CNC machining or CNC/CMM programming.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Benefit Package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more.
• Solid Stable Company.
• Drug free workplace.

EEO - It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.